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Lyon got the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2019, award granted by the European Union, a title shared with Helsinki.
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Lyon 2021 GDS-Index Report
Lyon, France
2021 Performance Overview
DMO
Supplier
Social
Environmental
Performance Highlights
Summary
Environmental
Supplier
Social
Lyon got the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2019 award granted by the European Union. Bestowed for the very first time by the European Union, this competition honours this attractive, dynamic and accessible city's efforts to boost smart tourism thanks to trailblazing accomplishments in matter of digital innovations, environmental friendliness and the quality of life of its residents. The Lyon Metropole, all those involved in the tourist sector, including the inhabitants are committed to develop sustainable tourism to Lyon!
Due to its particular topography at the confluence of 2 rivers and broadsided by 2 hills, Lyon has always been concerned by nature. Since 1992 Lyon has been a pioneer in social action to preserve the environment with the launching of one of the 1rst Ecological Chart. In 2005, Lyon is the first city in France to obtain the ISO 14001 standard to reward its sustainable environmental management. The Agenda 21 followed, oriented on social cohesion together with economic development, fight against Greenhouse effects, and amelioration of the living environment of the inhabitants. Then, the Territorial Climate Energy Plan (PCET) has been adopted in 2007 and revised in 2019. Lyon was the first French city to launch a city-size bicycle service. Today, half of the bicycle park is electric and the city has self-service electric vehicle stations, electric buses and tramways. 75% of the travels by bus and underground network are realized on electrical mode generating only 3% of the atmospheric pollution. In 2021, Lyon Airports also obtained the ISO 14001 for its environmental performance.
Lyon got the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2019, award granted by the European Union, a title shared with Helsinki.
Lyon Metropole and ONLYLYON Tourism have decided to join forces with the tourism professionals to develop more responsible tourism. Aware of the visitors’ new expectations, the professionals are determined to look ahead, innovate and to engage in sustainable initiatives. In 2023, ONLYLYON Tourism has launched three new support programs to help professionals in their commitment to more sustainable tourism. They can also count on the support of the Metropole and the local associations.
In December 2017, Lyon was awarded the Access City Award by the European Commission, the 1st Prize for 2018 among the most accessible cities, for putting accessibility at the heart of urban life. Lyon ensures disabled people the viability to move around and travel in total autonomy and safety on public transport and in public spaces. The city is also really concerned about the quality of life of its inhabitants and the hospitality of its visitors. In 2023, ONLYLYON Tourism has created a citizen engagement initiative to involve inhabitants in tourism.
Summary
Lyon got the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2019 award granted by the European Union. Bestowed for the very first time by the European Union, this competition honours this attractive, dynamic and accessible city's efforts to boost smart tourism thanks to trailblazing accomplishments in matter of digital innovations, environmental friendliness and the quality of life of its residents. The Lyon Metropole, all those involved in the tourist sector, including the inhabitants are committed to develop sustainable tourism to Lyon!
Does ONLYLYON Tourism and Conventions have a Sustainability Strategy?
Does Lyon have a sustainable destination certificate?
Does ONLYLYON Tourism and Conventions report on its sustainability performance?
Environmental
Due to its particular topography at the confluence of 2 rivers and broadsided by 2 hills, Lyon has always been concerned by nature. Since 1992 Lyon has been a pioneer in social action to preserve the environment with the launching of one of the 1rst Ecological Chart. In 2005, Lyon is the first city in France to obtain the ISO 14001 standard to reward its sustainable environmental management. The Agenda 21 followed, oriented on social cohesion together with economic development, fight against Greenhouse effects, and amelioration of the living environment of the inhabitants. Then, the Territorial Climate Energy Plan (PCET) has been adopted in 2007 and revised in 2019. Lyon was the first French city to launch a city-size bicycle service. Today, half of the bicycle park is electric and the city has self-service electric vehicle stations, electric buses and tramways. 75% of the travels by bus and underground network are realized on electrical mode generating only 3% of the atmospheric pollution. In 2021, Lyon Airports also obtained the ISO 14001 for its environmental performance.
Lyon got the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2019, award granted by the European Union, a title shared with Helsinki.
OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLES
HECTARES OF GREEN AREA PER 100 000 POPULATION
Supplier
Lyon Metropole and ONLYLYON Tourism have decided to join forces with the tourism professionals to develop more responsible tourism. Aware of the visitors’ new expectations, the professionals are determined to look ahead, innovate and to engage in sustainable initiatives. In 2023, ONLYLYON Tourism has launched three new support programs to help professionals in their commitment to more sustainable tourism. They can also count on the support of the Metropole and the local associations.
OF HOTEL ROOMS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF VENUES SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF PCOS/DMCS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
Social
In December 2017, Lyon was awarded the Access City Award by the European Commission, the 1st Prize for 2018 among the most accessible cities, for putting accessibility at the heart of urban life. Lyon ensures disabled people the viability to move around and travel in total autonomy and safety on public transport and in public spaces. The city is also really concerned about the quality of life of its inhabitants and the hospitality of its visitors. In 2023, ONLYLYON Tourism has created a citizen engagement initiative to involve inhabitants in tourism.
82
SDG IMPLEMENTATION SCORE
89
SCORE ON SOCIAL PROGRESS INDEX
69
SCORE ON CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX
About the Global Destination Sustainability Movement
The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDSM) brings together the sustainability pioneers of the business and leisure tourism world, working with destinations to co-create their tourism and events strategies, benchmark and improve their sustainability performance and transform value chains in order to catalyse regeneration.
Our purpose is to engage, inspire and enable the business events and tourism industry to become more sustainable and regenerative.
Our Methodology
In 2022 the GDS-Index used 70 indicators that evaluate destinations sustainability performance across four key areas. If you are interested, you can read our benchmarking methodology in detail here.
Environmental
Performance
Climate, Energy and Emissions
Circularity and Waste
Water
Air Quality
Transportation
Biodiversity
Social
Performance
SDG Alignment
Corruption
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Health, Safety and Wellness
Accessibility
Resident Engagement
Supplier
Performance
Hotels
Airport
Agencies (PCOs & DMCs)
Restaurants
Venues
Academia
Destination
Management
Performance
Destination Strategy
Governance and Reporting
Policy and Certification
Capacity Building
Measurement, Impact and Reporting
Marketing and Communications
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Ownership
The GDSM is not owned by any one organisation. It is operated as a multi-stakeholder partnership founded and endorsed by IMEX, MCI, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA). Gubi Consulting and Guy Bigwood are responsible for the management of the Secretariat.
